AdminTottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes and are now in direct talks with the midfielder’s representatives as they attempt to beat Manchester United to one of the summer’s most sought-after signings.
The West Ham midfielder has emerged as a major transfer target following confirmation earlier this month that he is free to leave the London Stadium after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Despite that, the Hammers remain firm in their valuation, reportedly demanding £85 million for the 21-year-old.
That asking price has so far discouraged several interested clubs, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester United have also found negotiations challenging.
However, United remain determined to secure Fernandes and see him as a key addition to their midfield rebuild.
Tottenham’s involvement has complicated matters. New manager Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be a strong admirer of the player and has pushed the club to enter the race.
Providing an update on the situation, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: “According to my information, Tottenham are talking to the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and they are pushing to reach an agreement with the player – but still nothing guaranteed, still nothing closed.
“What’s going to happen is that there will be more conversations with Tottenham, and more conversations with Manchester United, because don’t forget that Manchester United are working very, very hard on this deal.
Manchester United are working hard on the club side with West Ham — they’ve already spoken about Matheus Fernandes — and they are also working on the player side with his agent. So Man United are still very much in the picture…”
Romano also suggested another club could yet enter the race, potentially making the battle for Fernandes even more competitive in the weeks ahead.
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